Rwanda is ready to turn into the epicenter of African ladies’s cricket because it hosts the ICC U-19 Ladies’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier from August twenty first to twenty seventh, 2024.
The occasion, held throughout three venues in Kigali, will see seven nations—Kenya, Mozambique, Lesotho, Botswana, Malawi, Eswatini, and Sierra Leone—battling it out in a round-robin format.
The stakes are excessive as the highest two groups will transfer on to the ultimate Africa Qualifier in September 2024, the place they’ll vie for a spot within the 2025 ICC U-19 Ladies’s Cricket World Cup in Malaysia and Thailand.
Rwanda’s inclusion as a bunch for this prestigious occasion is a testomony to the nation’s rising repute within the cricketing world.
Rwanda Cricket Affiliation President Stephen Musaale expressed his pleasure in regards to the event:
“It’s all the time an honor for Rwanda to host such tournaments as a result of it displays the ICC’s belief in us.
This occasion gives a chance to additional develop our fanbase and encourage extra public and company assist for cricket in Rwanda.
We prolong a heat welcome to all taking part nations and officers, and we stay up for an exciting contest.”
Kenya’s U19 captain, Melvin Khagoitsa, is assured in her staff’s prospects.
Talking on the pre-tournament press convention, she highlighted her staff’s expertise as a key benefit.
“Now we have a number of skilled gamers who’ve ready diligently for this event, and we’re assured we’ll compete strongly,” she remarked.
The event guarantees to be a aggressive affair, with Rwanda keen to copy its historic 2022 qualification, the place they upset the percentages to safe a spot within the 2023 ICC U-19 Ladies’s World Cup in South Africa by defeating Uganda within the Semifinals and Tanzania within the finals.
The end result of this qualifier is not going to solely form the way forward for these younger athletes but in addition the trajectory of ladies’s cricket in Africa
Collaborating Squads
Kenya
Melvin Khagoitsa (Captain), Janet Makau, Zainabu Hamisi, Kreeshna Mehta, Roshele Atamba, Irene Mutinda, Awe Wambua, Tania Atieno, Stella Idagiza, Neera Ruda, Ayaana Gupta, Marion Agoi, Rael Kaibunga
Malawi
Ketrina M. Chingaipe (Captain), Alinafe Alfonso, Febbe Malefula, Lucy Malino, Angela Lumbe, Mercy Kudimba, Lucy Bigula, Euless Chilarile, Sophina Chinawa, Religion Khofi, Christina Bwanali, Frolance Nkhoma, Evah Kabwere, Esther Richard
Mozambique
Amelia L. Mundundo (Captain), Wisley Nely A. Bucuane, Regina O. Mazumba, Faida P. Tesora, Bitosa Q. Vilia, Yudney Murrure, Carolina L. Muchanga, Delerosa S. Navingo, Leonar V. Mandhate, Marlene R. Gulela, Ilauda L. Muiambo, Ilza Artur Machava, Zelia F. Chauque, Suzan D. Matavele
Botswana
Tlhalefo B. Godisamanga (Captain), Merco One Dipogiso, Segaba O. Keganne, Entle Mmese, Lame Rasina, Lesego L. Kooagile, Aliya J. Motorwala, Oratile Tsimako, Celeste M. Aaron, Amantle G. Letuba, Keotshephile Kearialo, Mpho Modise, Queen Kebetso, Otatile M. Gegopolwe
Eswatini
Dlamini Tibusiso (Captain), Dlamini Siphelele, Dlamini Owami Gwebu Lethokuhle, Mamba Kendokuhle, Mamba Nkosingiphile, Mkhonta Nomphilo, Nkosi Siyamthanda, Shabalala Zinle, Shabalala Lihle, Simelane Lulama, Sithole Temazikodze, Tsabedze Nomazwi, Zwane Phumlile
Lesotho
Kananelo M. Molapo (Captain), Karabo Christina, Tshowana Ntobo, Lerato A. Mating, Reabetsoe Matilda, Lemohang R. Sakoane, Mat’seliso G. Setintana, Lintle Mohloai, Lindiwe T. Polaki, Kabelo Esther, Boitumelo Tlali, Tsoanelo Seaka, Topollo Mofolo, Teboho Mosobela
Sierra Leone
Patricia Pratt (Captain), Alice Fellie, Fatu Conteh, Emma Kamara, Katty Kamara, Susan Sesay, Isha Kariatu Bangura, Mariama Jalloh, Jennifer French, Isatu Alimatu Bah, Ramatu Kamara, Theres B. Tommy, Mary Kamara, Jatu Turay
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, August 21:
9.30am – Malawi Vs Eswatini at Gahanga 1
9.30am – Mozambique Vs Botswana at Gahanga 2
1.50pm – Lesotho Vs Kenya at Gahanga 1
1.50pm – Malawi Vs Sierra Leone at Gahanga 2
Thursday, August 22:
9.30am – Eswatini Vs Mozambique at Gahanga 1
9.30am – Botswana Vs Lesotho at Gahanga 2
1.50pm – Kenya Vs Sierra Leone at Gahanga 1
1.50pm – Malawi Vs Mozambique at Gahanga 2
Friday, August 23:
Relaxation Day
Saturday, August 24:
9.30am – Botswana Vs Kenya at Gahanga 1
9.30am – Sierra Leone Vs Eswatini at Gahanga 2
1.50pm – Malawi Vs Botswana at Gahanga 1
1.50pm – Mozambique Vs Lesotho at Gahanga 2
Sunday, August 25:
Relaxation (OLYMPIC DAY)
Monday, August 26:
9.30am – Malawi Vs Lesotho at Gahanga 1
9.30am – Eswatini Vs Botswana at Gahanga 2
1.50pm – Mozambique Vs Kenya at Gahanga 1
1.50pm – Sierra Leone Vs Lesotho at Gahanga 2
Tuesday, August 27:
9.30am – Eswatini Vs Kenya at Gahanga 1
9.30am – Botswana Vs Sierra Leone at Gahanga 2
1.50pm – Eswatini Vs Lesotho at Gahanga 1
1.50pm – Malawi Vs Kenya at Gahanga 2
1.50pm – Mozambique Vs Sierra Leone at IPRC
